The Week That Was: A Source of Contention

They say a week is a long time in politics, but what about sport, not to mention finance? The past seven days have been remarkable if for nothing more than their volatility, with headlines changing faster than terrorism alerts on British motorways.

Such was the support she received, after sharing the experience on Twitter and Facebook, that more than 250 mothers turned out to support her flashmob leaving many queuing outside The Park Street Café for their turn to feed their newborns.

If the women's-rights movement are looking for significant milestones to celebrate, this Monday could prove an interesting one, with the Church of England preparing to vote tomorrow on whether women can be ordained as bishops.

Although female ordination to the role of priests was sanctioned 18 years ago, the General Synod will require a majority vote of two-thirds to allow the same rule for the role of bishop, with many traditionalists still opposed to the practice.

From religion to education, Jamie Oliver was back on the war-path this week, this time with Michael Gove in his sights.

The education secretary has announced a new review into food in England's schools, to be headed up by John Vincent and Henry Dimbleby, the brains behind Leon restaurants.

Oliver backed the choice of candidates for the role, but not the idea of the review, pointing out that investigations cost time and money, when what is needed is action.

It's a sentiment those seeking a clean up of the banking industry are likely to agree with.